Civil Construction Contractors

April showers will bring more than May flowers if you haven’t properly maintained your asphalt pavement. There is a reason asphalt pavement professionals recommend preventative maintenance to protect your pavement. If you have taken the necessary steps, a little April...

We drive on roads and highways and park in asphalt paved parking lots every day, but have we ever taken a moment to think about what manpower and equipment is necessary to construct these large areas of pavement? Here is a list of equipment used to construct these surfa...

With winter and its accompanying snowfall on the way, it is important to look at your existing pavement and ensure it is ready for the harsh weather conditions to come. Crisdel has over 50 years’ experience in the asphalt pavement industry and can help you prepare you...

With cold weather on its way, asphalt contractors should know how to ensure their operations are successful when the cold weather and snow finally arrive. More importantly, they must know how to maintain quality asphalt paving in these harsh conditions. Quality of aspha...

One-third of our nation’s highways are currently in poor condition and construction unemployment is at twice the national rate; there has been a heavy debate on whether highway funding will create jobs for Americans. The debate on highway funding involves many variabl...

Cleaner Water with Asphalt Pavement? New research says Yes! Asphalt has been used for decades to waterproof structures because of its ability to keep areas impenetrable by water and other substances. But can we really say that today’s asphalt, made of 5% asphalt cemen...

Did you ever consider that smoothness of asphalt has an effect on vehicle fuel economy? Studies have shown, the smoother the pavement, the lower a vehicle’s fuel consumption. In addition to all of the technology used by automakers to improve fuel consumption, state ...

Crisdel is an experienced civil construction company that has been managing projects in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Since we manage numerous projects across four states, we need to rely on project management and control systems. Recently, we have im...

As a civil construction company, we understand and prioritize our clients’ projects. One of the ways we do this is through HCSS Safety, a new program that complements other HCSS software that we currently run. Today, we thought we would showcase these programs to expl...

Before undergoing an asphalt reconstruction or resurfacing project, you might have a lot of questions. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable about civil construction, asphalt and concrete paving. Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you be prepare...

Typically, asphalt surfaces have a lifespan of 8-12 years. There are a variety of techniques available to repair and maintain asphalt. Among them, include: Asphalt resurfacing. Resurfacing an asphalt surface will help improve driving conditions and the appearance of roa...

Asphalt is the most recycled, reused and versatile pavement material. It is used on 94% of the 2.6 million paved roads in America. There are five different types of asphalt pavement that you might be driving over. Porous Asphalt. Porous asphalt has been around since the...

The first impression potential tenants will receive upon pulling up to your apartment complex, is the parking lot. That’s why it is very important as a property manager to properly maintain and repave your asphalt parking lot. If you want your current tenants to conti...

There are numerous communities across the country that live next to or near one of the 3,500 asphalt plants. Although the majority of the plants are known as good neighbors, there has been some misconception about asphalt products. We’ve decided to separate fact from ...

Budgeting Tips for Property Managers Have you been thinking that your building needs a new asphalt parking lot? We’ve rounded up some helpful budgeting tips for property managers. Analyze the state of your current asphalt surface. If you see cracks bigger than ¼ inc...

Once you’ve finally updated your asphalt parking lot, it is important to protect it during the winter. The freeze thaw cycle that occurs during the cold-weather months damages the asphalt surface and causes potholes. Learn how to protect your asphalt lot...

First impressions are incredibly important when building a customer base. Oftentimes, a newly paved or well-maintained parking lot is the first impression customers will receive from your local business. Is the lot clean, free of potholes and cracks and ha...

Waterline construction is an important part of the building process for residential, commercial , industrial and infrastructure projects When it comes to constructing new utility infrastructure for development projects, waterline construction is an importa...

The demand for structural concrete services in the NJ, NY, and eastern PA continues to grow The tri-state area of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania continues to see major changes with construction of commercial , industrial and infrastructure projects. Because of th...

Storm Water Drainage Systems Installation Tips Storm water drainage systems are important for the environment because it lessens the degree of pollution, erosion, flooding and other environmental and health issues. Storm water drainage systems are required on residentia...